The PROEX funding resources transferred to the PPGQ-UFSM are distributed according to the number of graduate advisors and their position in the internal ranking of the Program, as defined in the Program Regulations, as well as the number of scholarship students directly linked to each supervisor.Supervision and planning of expenditure is the responsibility of the PROEX Management Committee and the PPGQ Collegiate.

The Graduate Office retains 10% of the amount received for expenses with administrative material, information technology, travel expenses and daily expenses for the Coordinator or Substitute Coordinator to participate in events representing the Program, as well as to enable courses, trainings and other activities of Interest of the Program. The Graduate Office allocates half of the budget to promote the cycle of lectures, paying for passages and daily lectures.